Pope Francis on the Demographic Situation: Only the Rich in Italy can afford Children
Starting a family in Italy is starting to become a "titanic effort" that only the rich can afford
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to resign ought to be given "the absolute highest respect".
Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger in Bavaria in 1927, announced Monday that he would resign on February 28, for health reasons, after serving for almost eight years.
Benedict XVI was one of the oldest new popes in history when he was elected in 2005.
Commenting on the surprise resignation of German-born Pope Benedict XVI, Merkel said that he "had to make a difficult decision."
"If the pope himself, after thorough reflection, has come to the conclusion that he doesn't have the strength anymore to carry out his duties, then this has my utmost respect," the German Chancellor stated.
She noted that Benedict "is and remains one of the most important religious thinkers of our time".
A conclave is to be held before Easter to elect the new pope, according to an announcement of the Vatican.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Tragedy struck the Ukrainian port city of Odesa as Russia unleashed a devastating assault, claiming the lives of five people and leaving over 30 injured
Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a six-day tour of Europe amidst escalating trade tensions with the European Union and concerns over China's support for Russia. The trip, Xi's first to the continent since 2019, includes visits to France, Serbi
During the World Economic Forum, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken raised concerns over Russia's unprecedented pace of weapon production, comparing it to historical records, including the Cold War era of the USSR.
A recent report by a group of Western insurers has shed light on Russia's ability to circumvent Western oil sanctions, revealing that measures aimed at capping Russian oil prices have proven ineffective and have inadvertently fueled a surge in gray zone a
The impending enforcement of the new mobilization law, slated to target all able-bodied men between the ages of 25 and 59, has instilled a sense of dread and desperation among Ukrainians
A devastating Russian rocket attack on an educational institution in the picturesque seaside park of Ukraine's Black Sea port, Odesa, has left a trail of destruction and claimed the lives of four individuals
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022